Diddy Kong Screeches in to Blockbuster Early

N64 owners will be able to rent Diddy Kong Racing from all Blockbuster Video stores beginning November 10

By IGN Staff

Blockbuster Video, in a new Nintendo promotion, will be renting Diddy Kong Racing beginning November 10 -- two weeks before the game goes on sale.

Nintendo 64 owners can also participate in the 'Diddy Kong Racing Wild Adventure Blockbuster Video Sweepstakes". The sweepstakes invite people to rent Diddy Kong Racing or play the game in-store and then fill out a three question entry from pertaining to the game. Winners will be chosen at random.

Prizes include: A trip for four on a hovercraft ride between England and France -- through the Straight of Dover in the English Channel.

A flight on a vintage aircraft.

Tickets to the Monte Carlo Grand Prix.

Airfare and hotel accommodations for all locations.

50 First prize winners will receive the complete N64 library of games.

500 Second prize winners receive a Gameboy pocket and Donkey Kong Land 3.

1,500 Third prize winners take home the Diddy Kong Racing Player's Guide.

The Blockbuster and Nintendo promotion for Diddy Kong Racing will be running through November 30, by which time the game will have gone on sale anyway.

Blockbuster is also offering a $5 bonus coupon off the purchase of the game at participating retailers.